How to Install A Solar Electric Fence

Solar Electric Fence – Green and Economical

Are you looking for an easy, effective (and affordable) way to keep your property safe and secure? If so, you should absolutely consider installing a solar electric fence.

Not only is this option affordable and easy to install, but it’s the future of fencing, offers sustainability, and is and far more reliable than electric grid fence options.

Are you wondering how a solar powered fence works or how to install it? Worry not! In this article, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about solar-charged fences, so you can set up your own in no time.

How Does a Solar Electric Fence Work?

Like a standard electric fence, a solar-powered electric fence uses shock energy against anything that comes in contact with the fence. Unlike normal electric fences or battery-powered fences, however, these fences use a different type of energy to power them.

These fence charges use a small solar photovoltaic (PV) panel to gather and convert sunlight into energy, which is then housed inside the battery to charge the fence.

When something comes in contact with the charged fence, they’ll receive a sharp and short electric shock. This shock doesn’t cause any physical damage, and is meant more as a method of conditioning for keeping people or animals away from the fence.

How to Install a Solar Powered Electric Fence?

In this article, we’ll be outlining basic practices and tips for fence installation. As always, you should still follow the instructions outlined in the manufacturer’s installation guide, and make sure you’re complying with all state and county regulations regarding the use of your fence.

In some states or cities, you may even be required to put signs with distinctive warnings of a fence on your property.

With that being said, here are the installation steps you need to take for your new fence.

Install Posts

The first thing you need to do is purchase a post hole digger to dig a hole for a corner post or end of the fence. You should dig two feet tip, insert the post, and then fill the hole with dry cement to keep the post in place.

Then use a level to make sure make everything is level in all directions.

From there, run a string from this post to the next corner, and install the next post. This string will help you line up all the other posts of the fence. Just remember to let the posts set for 24 to 48 hours so that the cement will harden and keep the fence firm.

Install Wire & Charging Unit

Once you’ve installed the posts, run your wire from the corner post all the way around the other posts. Use insulators and tensioners to keep everything firm and secure.

After this, you’ll need to install a charging unit to make sure your fence is absorbing energy correctly. To install it, dig another post hole near a corner of the fence, outside of the perimeter. This spot needs to be somewhere with plenty of sunlight, and it should face south.

Once you’ve installed the post, mount the solar charging unit on top of the post. You’ll need to dig a shallow trench by the post and place the right number of ground rods for your fence. The secure the negative lead from the solar charger to the ground rods and the positive lead to the wire of the fence for proper installation.

You’ll need to wait at least 24 hours for your fence to charge and become fully energized. Once you’ve done this, switch your fest on! Just make to test it regularly with an electric fence tester to make sure everything is working properly.

Final Thoughts on Installing Solar-Powered Fences

As you can see from the installation tips above, installing a solar electric fence is easy! This fence option is affordable, easy to maintain, and makes keeping your property safe easier than ever. There’s no reason you shouldn’t install one!

PE2 Output Voltage: Up to 5 kV max, 2.8 kV @ 500 ohms;Patriot Wire tensile strength 38,000 PSI; Fi-Shock Breaking load: 90 lbs; Fi-Shock aluminum wire Will not rust; Will Keep Dogs from Digging Out of Their Pen; Keep Rabbits and Deer Out of Your Garden; For Use as an Electric Dog Fence

The ground system should be at least 33' (10 m) away from electric or telephone ground systems to avoid interference.

Moist soil conducts electricity much better than dry soil. If possible, locate the ground system in a boggy area. In dry weather, wet the area around the ground system to keep the soil moist.

Make sure there are a sufficient number of ground rods. See your charger's user manual for recommendations. If in doubt, use at least three ground rods. Use more ground rods if your soil conditions are not ideal. Ground rods should be at least 6'6" (2 m) long. One long ground rod works better than several short ground rods.

Works well in containing sheep, goats and guard dogs, while repelling coyotes, stray dogs and bears.

Much lower electrical resistance than most electric netting fence due to the tinned copper super conductor. ElectroStop has only 38 ohms of resistance versus 380 ohms for normal stainless steel conductor electric net fence. Important to perform routine vegetation maintenance to minimize grass/weed load on the fence and reduce energy drain.

Very easy to setup and move. Takes approximately 10 minutes to setup a roll of netting.

FENCE MUST BE PROPERLY ENERGIZED TO BE EFFECTIVE. Energizer is not included. Recommend approximately .25 joule of energizer per roll of fence. Use only low or wide impedance intermittent pulse energizers. Warning! Do NOT use continuous current energizers with electric netting. For optimum results, we recommend using a Premier Solar or AC/DC energizer that fits your specific needs.

A Solar energy professional with ten years of marketing and installation experience. Avid and passionate about the adoption of solar and related technologies in all homes. Blogs about all things solar and sustainable at MySolarHome.us.